Gardening

Garlic, a close relative of onions, shallots and leeks, is easily grown in Sonoma County. It occupies little garden space from fall through spring while still producing an ample crop.

Removing a Lawn Repeated droughts have motivated people to replace their lawns with alternatives that use less water. Sounds great, but what is the best way to remove your lawn? Listed below are several ways to remove turfgrass.

Brussels sprouts, a member of the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family, had their origins in the Mediterranean region but received their familiar name only after they were widely grown in Belgium. They do best in coastal regions where they are grown commercially in California.

Soils and Fertilizers. Thanks for stopping by! We're always planting new ideas and growing fresh content - come back soon to see what’s blooming.

Our office volunteers are available to answer your home gardening questions. Office hours: 9 amNoon, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Phone: 530-621-5512 to leave messages Email: mgeldorado@ucanr.

The Sherwood Demo Garden is comprised of 16 individual gardens. The All Stars Garden includes a variety of some of the UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars from ground covers to shrubs and trees that have low water needs and like full sun. All-Stars were determined through trial tests by UC Davis to be reliable…

Placer County has several climate zones due to variation in elevation and proximity (or lack thereof) to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Understanding the zone where you garden and your gardens unique microclimates will help you choose the right plants.

The UC Master Gardener Program believes that gardening is not just about growing plants, but about cultivating healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world.

The gardens at the Martial Cottle Park demonstration garden in San Jose are divided into various collections with distinct themes and focuses. See descriptions below for details. Click the map to see a larger version with the collections labeled.

Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis, is an evergreen grown as a large shrub or tree. Small bay trees do well in containers because of their slow growth, but can reach heights of 20 to 40 feet in landscapes. The aromatic leaves add flavor to sauces, soups, stews, meats, fish, and pickles. The flavor is stronger fresh,…